piedmont wrote:
I have a tomato in about a 10 gallon pot. I assume it takes in heat
and my dry out sooner than in the ground, i have 4 inches of pine
bark mulch. Last year I drench once daily about 3 in the afternoon
and the fruit skin split from the excess watering at least i think
that is waht caused it. I also assume it is ok for it to go dry than
water, more natural, anyway, rather than assuming anything, can
anyone offer watering suggestions?

In general pots do dry out quickly but it varies with situation. When in
doubt test. Poke your finger under the mulch and into the soil, if it is
still damp don't water.

David